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The roars of applause and cheering had filled the room. It was an electric feeling. It almost felt tangible.
15 times Lando Norris has stood on the podium but never on the top step until now it's a landmark day for Lando, Lando Norris wins for the first time in Formula 1, it's victory in Miami for Norris and McLaren! The British drivers dream is realized and at the 110th attempt, he's done it, he's won it!
At long last Lando is your winner.
The energy was nothing Tala has ever experienced before, it was exciting and exhilarating.
"Oh my fucking god! This is crazy! This is his first win!" Mika was jumping up and down holding onto Tala's hands. She just laughed as she tried to make sure Mika didn't fall from the chair she was standing on. "We have to go see him on the podium!"
Mika had stopped jumping and hopped of the chair, hooking Tala's arm and started to squeeze through the people to exit out. Tala had made sure to grab both of their bags before they left.
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The two of them managed to find a spot in the crowd of people. Tala's short frame stood protected behind Mika.
The announcer had called up Charles and Max. And cheers started to rumble louder as they knew very well who was coming next. It was as if life had suddenly been put into slow motion when Lando walked to the top step.
He looks so happy, Tala thought. He was smiling from ear to ear, he had his head up to the sky, eyes closed, taking it all in. He looked extra good as a winner. Tala could only look in awe, everything about this moment was enriching.
Anthem. Trophy. Champagne.
This felt like it would be dangerously addictive to both of them.
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"Did you get some champagne on you?" Tala laughed at Mika's disgusted face as she inspected her own arm.
"No, I think a man's sweat was smeared on to me, I have to wash it off right now before I go insane, I'll run to the bathroom and just meet you at the garage."
Tala nodded and started the short walk, she was excited to see Lando, although she hadn't known much of his previous journey to this moment, she could still feel how important it was for him and the team to have won first place for the very first time.
When she entered, she almost ran into a tall figure, "Oh sorry!"
"Hey! Hm...Tala? Is that really you?" That loud voice, Zak Brown. She was quite surprised that he remembered her.
